As an icon of old world charm, Casco Viejo boasts UNESCO World Heritage status. Sometimes called the Williamsburg to downtown Panama City’s Times Square, it is perfect for urban exploration on foot.
Battling the early hours with a strong coffee from Casa Sucre, a café owned by expats from California, I spent almost an entire day traipsing around the brick roads on a treasure hunt for street art. The rebels-with-a-cause were ruthless in sharing their inspiring masterpieces, tagging historical cathedrals and dilapidated buildings alike.
Although graffiti street art is illegal in Panama, the murals remain untouched, as the community recognizes them as an expression of beauty and creativity.
Plus, tourists like it.
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